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Aug 2022
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Sabbath as Rhythm | Sabbath E2

Practicing the Way
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“If you go against the grain of the universe, you get splinters.” – HH Farmer

Sabbath was built into the rhythm of creation and going against this rhythm has consequences. John Mark lays out a biblical theology of sabbath, showing that sabbath is instituted by God, blessed, holy, made for worship, a command and a gift, and a day to remember. 


Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 1v31-2:3; Exodus 16v9-30; Exodus 20v1-8


Resources for this practice: 

https://practicingthewayarchives.org/practice/sabbath

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